Essex Fells, NJ Demographics

A map of Essex Fells's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,789	1,889	75.8%	84.2%
Hispanic	261	137	11.1%	6.1%
Asian	132	104	5.6%	4.6%
Multiracial	97	86	4.1%	3.8%
Black	73	24	3.1%	1.1%
Native American/Other	9	4	0.4%	0.2%

Essex Fells, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,361, an increase from the 2,244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Essex Fells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Essex Fells has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Essex Fells, that probability was 28.4% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Essex Fells is ranked the 432nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Essex Fells was ranked the 441st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Essex Fells's White Population

1,789 residents of Essex Fells, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Essex Fells is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Essex Fells ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Fells's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Essex Fells's population has decreased from 84.2% to 75.8%.

Essex Fells is more White than neighboring Caldwell (56.9% White), Pleasantdale (65% White), Roseland (71.1% White), and Llewellyn Park (69.5% White). Essex Fells is less White than neighboring North Caldwell (79.7% White).

Essex Fells's Black Population

73 residents of Essex Fells, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Essex Fells is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Essex Fells ranks 560th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Fells's Black population has grown by an estimated 204.2%. Black residents' share of Essex Fells's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.1%.

Essex Fells is more Black than neighboring Roseland (0.4% Black), North Caldwell (2.5% Black), and Llewellyn Park (2% Black). Essex Fells is less Black than neighboring Caldwell (4.7% Black), and Pleasantdale (18% Black).

Essex Fells's Asian Population

132 residents of Essex Fells, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Essex Fells is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Essex Fells ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Fells's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Asian residents' share of Essex Fells's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.6%.

Essex Fells is more Asian than neighboring Pleasantdale (0% Asian), and Llewellyn Park (4.6% Asian). Essex Fells is less Asian than neighboring Caldwell (13.9% Asian), Roseland (14.1% Asian), and North Caldwell (9.4% Asian).

Essex Fells's Hispanic Population

261 residents of Essex Fells, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Essex Fells is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Essex Fells ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Fells's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Essex Fells's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.1%.

Essex Fells is more Hispanic than neighboring Roseland (6.2% Hispanic), and North Caldwell (4.7% Hispanic). Essex Fells is less Hispanic than neighboring Caldwell (20.8% Hispanic), Pleasantdale (12.4% Hispanic), and Llewellyn Park (19.1% Hispanic).

Essex Fells's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Essex Fells, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Essex Fells is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Essex Fells ranks 630th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Fells's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Essex Fells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Essex Fells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caldwell (0.3% Native American/Other), Roseland (0.2% Native American/Other), North Caldwell (0% Native American/Other), and Llewellyn Park (0% Native American/Other). Essex Fells is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasantdale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Essex Fells's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Essex Fells, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Essex Fells is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Essex Fells ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Essex Fells's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Essex Fells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Essex Fells is more Multiracial than neighboring Caldwell (3.4% Multiracial), Pleasantdale (3.8% Multiracial), and North Caldwell (3.7% Multiracial). Essex Fells is less Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (8% Multiracial), and Llewellyn Park (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.